Dec 05, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States is considering investing hundreds ofmillions of dollars to upgrade Turkish military bases in preparation for awar against Iraq.

Feb 23, 2003

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey continues to delay a decision on whether Washingtoncould deploy up to 40,000 troops in the NATO ally.

Jan 12, 2004

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to discuss a revising of basingrights with Middle East allies.

Jan 14, 2004

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has allowed the United States to establish anexpanded military presence near the Syrian border.